The New Orleans Pelicans faced another setback as leading scorer Brandon Ingram suffered a severe ankle injury during a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ingram, who had just returned from previous injuries, twisted his ankle after landing on a player's foot early in the third quarter.

Coach Willie Green expressed concern over Ingram's injury, highlighting the team's ongoing struggles with injuries this season. The Pelicans have been significantly impacted, losing multiple players to various ailments, including Zion Williamson and Jose Alvarado.